^^ I guess we are still to figure that out. I kept the blinker blinking for a good 30 kms and then refueled and still the bike only took 9.42 lts!!!
So given a mileage of 30kmpl (for calculation purposes) I should be doing 282.6 kms until my next refuel. So will check out what the range really is soon enough

@r13nick: LOL. I was getting the opposite of your mileage! Now its stable at 30. Did quite a few kms in my last petrol refuel within the city and mileage was just 30kmpl!

I use Speed. Before 1st service I used to get 27-28. After service, I got 25 once. And on this latest occasion, I got 31.5km/l. Should I be using a higher RON petrol?

Happens with me too. Doesn't budge after 9k RPM. But that, I reckon, is because the 6th gear is an overdrive gear and is for cruising. But then, that's my thought. Would love to stand corrected, in case my thought's wrong.

The highest that I've gone with a tankfull is 251 kms, post which my bike took in 10.02 ltrs. Otherwise normally it takes somewhere around 9.2-9.5 ltrs.

i am also using speed.
it has 13 litre capacity, but we can fill in 14litre (tried)

frm last time hv started using octane 97 let see how much FE it will give this time

nice is ti available in here . . ?
congo bro welcome to the club

Performance Racing Store. R&G HONDA CBR 250R Tail Tidy Kit

35 kmpl prior to the first servicing? That is phenomenal!

I have been ripping my bike for the last 300 km. And by ripping, I mean, redlining every gear, and cruising along at 10-11k rpm, although for short distances.

Last time I filled up, got mileage 21 km/l. Otherwise, with my normal riding, I get around 27 km/l.

Cbr 250r

hey even i got my CBR 250R Red...................its awesome ..........nd i need xbhp help to maintain it ...wat should i do to get more average ....

i m uploading some pics of my CBR

That is something we will learn from experience or popping the question to honda officials or service mechs. I have a very good feeling that this bike does not require more than 2-2.5 Lts for the FI to operate, although I have no proof of the same except my own experience. I'll pay full attention this time and test how much more the tank can take it
I still have a record of over 2 years of filling petrol in my previous bike and I must says it has always taken in more than what the company has specified.(Previous bike was not FI, it was Honda Unicorn)
So I say experiment and find it out for yourself.

CBR vs R15 V2

Hello guys

I'm 31 year old, 5.11 and 105 kilos. Well thats one large person now isnt it

It has been 9 years since I had a bike, my first bike was pulsar 150 and my last bike till date. Since no one is getting any younger, I thought I'll buy one more bike probably for one last time, not sure about "one last time" because you never know

I'm confused between the CBR 250R and the R15 V2. I've seen both the bikes and test driven the CBR 250R, but since some aholes own the yamaha showroom in our city, I couldnt manage a test ride yet.

CBR
I didnt like the build quality of the CBR compared to R15. Infact some of the other honda bikes in India are better built than the CBR. May be the honda dealers for CBR are not good. The bike even though has more length, width & height than the R15 it still looks smaller when a bigger person sits on it. I've read in many forums that some of the guys experienced engine seize after 120+ kmph speed, dont know how far its true. Another thing I've heard is parts availability of the CBR is not good. But the CBR has more power than the R15. I had a 150cc bike even though it was 9 years back and a 250cc would definitely be a good upgrade.

R15 V2
Couldnt test ride it so cant say how it rides, but I've seen the bike and I've to say the build quality of the R15 is way better than the CBR. It looks bigger than the CBR, its looks like a proper sports bike. Its powered less than the CBR

CBR R15
250cc 150cc
25BHP 17BHP
22.9 Nm 15Nm

On paper the CBR (non ABS) is without a doubt a better bike for the extra 30 to 40K. The heart wants a Yamaha R250 I'm confused, let me know what you guys think.

First thing you need to know before you decide on a bike is "What is my expectation from the bike? What are my requirements?" Otherwise, the question you posted is equivalent to someone asking, "Should I buy a hairpin or an Aeroplane? please help". No offense, but there is more to build quality than meets the eye and your question is very ambiguous. I could be wrong, but I have a feeling that you are pre-dispositioned towards the Yammy. If you are, there is absolutely nothing wrong in that, and go with your heart. We can only help you in answering, what the bike can and cannot do. Please post a more detailed requirement and we would be more than glad to help.

First of all, congratulations on making the decision to buy a good bike like an R15 or a CBR. Age should be no factor in that decision, considering as 31 isn't really too old for anything.

Who told you that? Maybe some of the earlier lots weren't upto the mark, but the newer lots haven't had any of the earlier problems in equally large numbers (say rusting cone set, or rusting chain, etc).

This one is definitely not true. Guys here have done 160+ speeds. I myself have ripped it for many kilometers at 140+ speeds. Apart from Aargee, I don't know anyone who has had an engine seize on their CBR.

It's not just an on paper difference. I too have ridden an R15 many times (older one, not the new version), and the difference is obvious.

Don't just look at the numbers. A CBR has better lower end torque, as well as 50% higher peak torque than the R15. This makes for amazing city riding. Plus, because of its weight, it's always felt more stable and solid for me, especially when you encounter cross winds. Also, if you're the tourer kind, I've noticed fewer vibrations than R15 at the same speeds on the highways. That makes for more comfort over longer distances. Also, I would recommend the ABS version, considering that ABS has saved my skin multiple times, and a friend with an R15 agrees that he too would have loved an R15 with ABS. It just takes a load off your mind. Definitely worth the extra money you have to shell out.
The only gripe I have against the CBR is the wet grip of the tyres, though you can always change to a softer compound if you feel the same way.


All in all, I think that the CBR is the clear winner in most if not all aspects. The decision, though, is ultimately yours.

Thanks for your reply man, I appreciate it. Yesterday I went to two honda showrooms here and thats where I saw the build quality. So i'm guessing they are from the new lot.

I've test driven the CBR and I totally agree with you, it does feel planted on the road even at 120+ speeds. Thats what I could do in the city.

To be completely honest I like the looks of the new R15, but at the same time I like the power of the CBR. I sat on the CBR and asked a friend to take a picture when I saw the picture it looked like I was sitting on a cycle I'm sure the new R15 is not that big either, of course it actually doesnt matter how you look on the bike, what matters is how you feel on the bike. But still its something which is a little bit of value to me.

What about the parts availability, I read on xbhp that the CBR guys are not getting the oil filter and all.

Count me in buddy ; I'm in the same boat as yours; try it between Trichy-Chennai (not the other way) leg & you can see your bike doing 140+ on 6th gear. Mean to say, the road boosts up otherwise, the bike doesn't rev past 8.5K RPM on 6th gear. I've tested almost at all the highway, Trichy, Chennai, BLR, NICE road, Surat-Ahmedabad, Jaisalmer, Pokhran, Bikaner, NH14, but 137 is all what I see on the 6th.

Small correction, even 91 or 87 is RON petrol; not necessary that 97 octane is ONLY the RON petrol!!! If you can afford 97 RON petrol, just go for it; its amazing.

Is it? News to me!!! Sports bike usually do not have over drive gear; cars (excluding sports segment) cruisers DO have overdrive gears.

Guess I'm lucky I could do 280 for 9.04 lts; I'm revaling the mileage at the end of this post

Whoa!!! Can you share us as how to fill in 14 lts without spilling over the tank? I'd like to fill 14 lts pls.

Are you sure you're talking or measuring right? If your FE is 21, then 21 X 13 (even if its 14 then its only 294 with the full tank dry) the range is only 273; then how is it possible to get 300 Kms?

1. Avoid the SMS language otherwise, the mods will delete your post.
2. Take sometime before posting, go through all the 390+ pages of ownership posts & understand them. It will help you learn many new things as well as avoid posting repeatative questions.

How can you be so sure? I don't intent to challenge, but trying to find a reason; I'll only be happy to learn because, its quite irritating to find a fuel station for every 220 odd Kms before I run into issues. Atleast, it helps me in the return leg to Chennai.

Yes pls help with the accurate calculations

Quite difficult; I don't intent to see myself with a bursted fuel pump in the middle of nowhere!!!

Pls...can you mind the language?

How do you know this? How many ASC's have you approached? I've been getting a very good response in all the states, read STATES; TN, MH, RJ & GJ.

Lol!!! The most hilarious statement my friend!!! Have you actually placed a R15 next to C250R & check it out? Give me an honest answer, 'cause I've done that & guess what? My answer is quite contrary to yours!!!

We don't want many, can you just show me 2 forums & 2 different people pls?



There're lot of things you need to learn!!! That's what I think!!!

+Million

Doing 120 on city is absolute crazy!!! Pls take care, we need you as well as others to be safe on the road!!!

Start a new project, looks of R15, engine of C250R

If you're apprehensive about all these, just stay away from C250R!!!

From all your posts sreejinair - you're totally confused; just think over what sayhi2sai said on requirements; define them right & see what you need & fits your budget & then you'll automatically see where you're heading.

Answering the FE, here're my observations for over 4K kms...
- Never open up the full throttle even for few seconds, the FE drops significantly
- Never rev more than 8-8.5K RPM, which is safe for your engine as well as good FE
- It doesn't matter if you ride anywhere between 105-120, as you get almost the same FE; but if you ride anything around 96 Kmph, the FE increase is noticed marginally (say like 31/32 Kmpl)
- Always remember to increase the speed gradually (not sudden) to strike a best FE & speed balance; suggestion is to stay at 6K RPM with every gear & then increase to keep around 7-7.5K RPM at 6th gear for the best speeds (can do 115-120) & great FE (yields 30)
- You can do 130ish & still get around 27 (sometimes 29 too) but ensure a gradual acceleration like keep not more than 6K RPM at every gear; the acceleration is also linear, good & at the same time quicker & then increase from 6th gear onwards.

I personally haven't had any problems with spares like oil and oil filter. If you read that in this thread, then it looks like you're reading old stale posts. I don't think that big parts like fairings and headlight have arrived at most dealers yet. Plus, I had difficulty finding foot pegs around a month ago. They might have arrived by now though...